Culture & Community
Arts, culture, and community
Smithfield to hold forum on race and equality in response to racist graffiti incident
"The forum is for residents of Smithfield to share experiences, talk about how the graffiti incident affected them, and hopefully talk about positive things in Smithfield," said Smithfield resident Kim Ziegelmayer. "but it's more an opportunity for the community to discuss and process the incident and other things it has brought up."
A State House vigil to mourn those who have died of an overdose
It was a powerful image: A hearse leading a procession of two dozen cars away from a cemetery, metaphorically moving away from death and towards the State House, a place where action, if taken, could prevent more unnecessary deaths by overdose.
Illuminate our town with peace and love: A silent illuminated vigil in Barrington
“We’re gathered here today to show the world, Rhode Island, Barrington, our country, that hate will not win, that love will always come before dark,” said Mel Bynum, one of the event organizers. “We’re here for kindness, and appreciation, and empathy for our neighbors - everyone matters. We ask everyone to take a moment of silence, and please be kind to everyone else.”
Special Committee for the Review of Commemorative Works begins its work
At the next meeting, tentatively scheduled for Friday, February 12 at noon, the committee will be reviewing at least 28 proposals, many having to do with the Christopher Columbus statue on Elmwood Avenue that Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza ordered removed pending a recommendation from the committee.
The Stop Evictions, Save Lives Dance Parade in Providence
The action in Providence was held in concert with similar actions in 15 states and 19 cities across the United States...
College Democrats of RI organize dozens of elected leaders to call for Rep Justin Price to resign
It is unacceptable for an elected official to defend a violent mob calling for antisemitic and anti Black violence, demanding the overthrow of a democratic election result, and waving the Confederate flag through the Capitol, as “patriots.'
TGI Network calls out Councilmember Correia's dehumanizing comments
"You have offended us, you have offended members of the transgender and non-binary community, you have offended our parents, our children, our spouses, our friends, our allies, our colleagues, our neighbors. You have offended everyone who believes that all human beings should be treated decently."
RI Food Bank reports dramatic increase in food insecurity
"It's shocking, but one in four households lack adequate food," said Andrew Schiff, CEO of the Rhode Island Food Bank. "The rate of food insecurity was even higher. One in three for Black and Latinx households."
Remembering - and Honoring - trans lives lost in 2020
"Locally, we lost a friend and loved one who was an organizer in Providence for several years, Tatiana Jones. Tatiana Jones organized with Project Weber/RENEW and started a trans support group there. She created an environment where everyone felt loved and everyone felt home..."
Black Lives Matter RI PAC responds to Providence's 15th homicide
“We demand that the Non-Violence Institute be given immediate funding to use their Street Outreach Worker program as a proactive solution to the rise of violence in the city. Violence Intervention Specialists should be transitioned from...